Below is the full text of the open letter which Alisher Usmanov and Red and White Securities sent to the Arsenal board yesterday in the wake of Robin Van Persie’s announcement regarding his future at the club.

However I will say this, if Mr. Usmanov honestly loves the club as he states and wants nothing but the best for Arsenal Football Club on and off the field then maybe he can make some moves to remove some of the mystery and secrecy cloaking his own past dealings and stop issuing solicitors letters and gagging orders as if they were penny sweets.

Maybe then he would be in a better position to question others and would have more support amongst the fans.